Editor-in-Chief of Fun Time Go, Chase Marotz, joins John and David for a thrill-a-minute talk about their recent favorite comic books and artists, their exciting experiences at SDCC 2025, and the podcasts new archenemy. Also, Mickey Mouse makes a brief appearance.

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Timestamp Segments

• [01:02] Chase, the one-man band.
• [01:44] SDCC 2025.
• [13:24] Chase’s Pick #1: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees.
• [17:21] John’s Pick #1: Goes Like This.
• [22:02] David’s Pick #1: Helen of Wyndhorn.
• [27:01] Chase’s Pick #2: Ginseng Roots.
• [30:50] John’s Pick #2: This Place Kills Me.

Notable Quotes

• “Not particularly involved, but forced to deal with it.”
• “We were both wearing Hawaiian shirts that day.”

Books Mentioned

• The Avengers in the Veracity Trap!, by Chip Kidd & Michael Cho.
• Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, by Patrick Horvath & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
• Blankets, Ginseng Roots, Good-bye, Chunky Rice, by Craig Thompson.
• Brigade, by Rob Liefeld.
• Goes Like This, Non, by Jordan Crane.
• Halloween Boy, by Dave Baker.
• Helen of Wyndhorn, by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Matheus Lopes, & Clayton Cowles.
• Universal Monsters: Dracula, by James Tynion IV & Martin Simmonds.
• Reborn, by Mark Millar, Jonathan Glapion, & Greg Capullo.
• RoboCop VS The Terminator, by Frank Miller, Walter Simonson, & Steve Oliff.
• Silver Surfer: The Ultimate Cosmic Experience, by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby.
• Snake Eyes: Deadgame, by Rob Liefeld & Chad Bowers.
• Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, & Matheus Lopes.
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey & April, by Mariko Tamaki & Irene Koh.
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John and David question what modern audiences want from their superhero comic books, discuss successful Non-Marvel/DC superhero comics, the level of new artistic talent in the industry, and what Legion of Super-Heroes would look like today. Also, David has a "controversial" opinion on Moulin Rouge.

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Timestamp Segments

• [00:40] The hottest of hot comic book news.
• [01:33] The voice of Gary Owens.
• [03:03] David’s new comic book.
• [05:19] What are people looking for in a superhero book?
• [07:48] Making a superhero comic.
• [10:38] Comics that push the envelope.
• [12:02] Superhero parody comics.
• [14:31] Non-Marvel/DC successes.
• [17:21] What it takes to succeed.
• [18:32] David sees a theatrical play.
• [19:38] Up-and-coming talent.
• [23:19] How would John relaunch Legion of Super-Heroes?
• [29:34] John’s Star Wars hot take.
• [34:07] How would David relaunch Legion of Super-Heroes?

Notable Quotes

• “We’re pushing beyond what most people would find in good taste.”
• “Maybe James Gunn will make a movie of it.”
• “We’re going to talk about planetesimals and stuff like that.”

Books Mentioned

• 52.
• Absolute Batman, by Zack Snyder, Nick Dragotta, & Frank Martin.
• Absolute Wonder Woman, by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, & Jordie Bellaire.
• Avengers (1963-1996).
• The Boys, by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson.
• Crisis on Infinite Earths, by Marv Wolfman & George Perez.
• Invincible, by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, & John Rauch.
• Jeff the Land Shark, by Kelly Thompson, Tokitokoro, & Gurihiru.
• Justice League Unlimited.
• Kick-Ass, by John Romita Jr & Mark Millar.
• Legion of Super-Heroes.
• Miracleman.
• My Hero Academia, by Kohei Horikoshi.
• One-Punch Man, by One & Yusuke Murata.
• Savage Dragon, by Erik Larsen.
• Space Ghost Annual #1, by David Pepose & Jonathan Lau.

John and David get together to discuss the new Superman movie, the San Diego Comic-Con, how Howard the Duck earned its R-rating, and learning to embrace change. Also, David finally earns his greatest treasure—his Gas Pass.

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Timestamp Segments

• [00:44] David’s Pass Pass.
• [04:27] San Diego ComiCon.
• [08:55] Duck breasts.
• [10:14] Thoughts on Snyder’s movies.
• [14:15] Is newer better?
• [16:35] Superman Spoilers.
• [23:41] What bothered John?
• [29:05] John has a hunch.
• [30:13] Ma and Pa Kent.
• [36:03] Writing larger issues.
• [39:54] The movie’s one death.
• [40:53] Lex Luthor’s mistake.
• [42:27] Does anyone like Hawkman and Hawkgirl?
• [47:55] Superman’s real superpower.
• [49:00] David’s favorite superhero movies.
• [50:42] David’s thoughts on Lex Luthor.

Notable Quotes

• “I’ve never been happier that someone wasn’t going to San Diego ComiCon.”
• “Potentially, you’re putting your life in jeopardy just by saying you have that.”
• “Most of his time is spent trying to save people or squirrels.”
• “There are some baddies in that movie, man.”

Books Mentioned

• Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, & Lynn Varley.
• Batman: Hush, by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, & Scott Williams.
• Batman: The Long Halloween, by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale.
• Black Panther (1977-1979).
• Hawkworld, by Timothy Truman, Enrique Alcatena, & Sam Parsons.
• JSA, by Geoff Johns.
• New History of the DC Universe, by Mark Waid, Jerry Ordway, Todd Nauck, Giovanna Niro, Chris Samnee, Matt Herms, & John Kalisz.
• Signa, by John Barber & Andrew Griffith.